You’ve reached your 40th birthday, and you know what that means: it’s time for your first mammogram.Or you’ve discovered a lump in your breast; you’re just 37 years old, but the doctor says you’d best have a mammogram.Are you scared? Don’t be. You may have heard horror stories about “the big... Read more
Are you a postmenopausal survivor taking an aromatase inhibitor to prevent a recurrence?Whether you answer yes or no to the question above, keep reading. Because if you’re a breast cancer survivor taking hormonal therapy (as about 80% of us are), this post applies to you: either now, or in the future.If your breast cancer was... Read more
Stand Up To Cancer, the much-touted TV cancer fundraiser aired last September, has raised over $100 million for cancer research over the past year.
And yesterday, on the 1-year anniversary of the launch of SU2C, the group announced that $73.6 million has been awarded to five “Dream Teams.” These teams will be charged with... Read more
When I hear the words “breast cancer” on the national news, my ears naturally perk up. What’s up? A new drug? A research breakthrough?Or another celebrity diagnosis?Unfortunately, today it was the latter. TV news anchors tonight confirmed that Amy Mickelson, wife of wildly popular pro golfer Phil Mickelson, has breast cancer.... Read more
Worried about a lump in your breast? Breast lumps can be caused by a number of other factors besides breast cancer. While breast lumps should always be taken seriously, these FAQS may help you determine just how quickly you should get to the doctor.Q. My breasts were feeling really painful, especially the right one, so I went to the doctor. She... Read more